Previous scientific name(s): Lotus corniculatus var. arvensis
Medium, long-lived, deep-rooted perennial. Spreading rhizomatous growth habit, useful for erosion control and forage. Showy yellow flowers in spring or summer. Wet and poorly drained sites; acid tolerant, cold hardy. Fair ease of establishment.
Contact Our Experts13 - 24 in.
ft.
Precipitation:24 in.
Not Adapted
Moderately Coarse:Average
Medium:Best
Moderately Fine:Best
Fine:Average
Average
Neutral:Best
Basic:Marginal
Seeding Rate:4 - 6 PLS lbs/Acre
54.20 lbs.
Seeds per Pound:370,000
Germination Time:Days
Cold Hardiness:Hardy
Yes
Planting Season:Spring
Bloat or Nonbloat:Nonbloat
A long-lived, late-flowering variety that is a very good producer and is slightly more winter hardy than Norcen. Seedling vigor is excellent. An abundant seed producer. (Released 1963, source of ecotype: Quebec, Canada)
A later flowering type displaying an intermediate regrowth rate between Viking and Empire after cutting. Norcen is a superb forage yielder and is more winter hardy than Viking and Empire. A good seed producer. (Released 1981, source of ecotype: north-central U.S.A.)
A European-type variety which exhibits early spring growth and a semi-erect to erect flower growth form. It is superior in seedling growth rate and ability to recover. Like other European-type trefoils, Viking is less cold-hardy than Empire. (Source of ecotype: Europe)
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